The most anticipated films of 2024

The latest installment in the 'Mad Max' saga has hit cinemas across the world. 'Furiosa' with Anya-Taylor Joy (image) was one of the most anticipated movies of 2024. Which other great projects can we expect this year?

Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) return for a new installment of 'Bad Boys', the fourth to be more precise. So far the plot is unknown but it will surely be as good as the previous 3.

The release date for this next chapter in the saga has been set for July 26. The return of Hugh Jackman wearing the iconic Wolverine costume and the participation of actress Jennifer Garner as Elektra are among the most eagerly awaited moments of this film. The story takes place before the events of 'Logan'.

Photo: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in the promotional video for the film.

Everyone's favorite ghost is back, along with old faces Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder; and new faces Jenna Ortega, Monica Bellucci, and Willem Dafoe. With the advancement of special effects, this promises to be some ride.

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Musical based on the Broadway play of the same name, a prologue to the fairy tale 'The Wizard of Oz'. With Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey and Michelle Yeoh in the cast.

This is one of the most anticipated releases of 2024. Joaquin Phoenix returns to the silver screen as the Joker, while Lady Gaga will bring a new spin on the unhinged Harley Quinn. Basically, the plot will focus on Harley Quinn, a psychiatrist at Arkham Asylum, who becomes romantically involved with patient Arthur Fleck, better known as the Joker.

Another live action (not really 'live action' though) Disney movie. This time it is a prequel to 'The Lion King' and will explore the backstory of Simba’s father. Perhaps we can see what really happened between Mufasa and Scar.

This animated film takes place in the same era portrayed in Peter Jackson's cinematic greats, being a prequel to both 'The Hobbit' and the 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy. The production unravels the unexplored narrative of the events that culminated in Helm's Deep, hundreds of years before the fateful war. While also delving into the life of its creator, Helm Hammer, the king of Rohan.

This is the second installment of the Pixar film, which promises to delve even deeper into Riley's mind, exploring new and familiar characters, along with new adventures.

Photo: Screenshot trailer 'Inside Out' (2015)

Something is coming and it has entered Venom. He is going to need some help from some well-known faces to fight what's coming. Tom Hardy will be back in the role of journalist Eddie Brock, the Venom symbiote.

The Minions may have had a break from Gru, but he is their true boss. Expect more craziness and excitement in the latest of the Gru/Minions franchise. Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Miranda Cosgrove, and Steve Coogan star in Gru's 4th chapter.

Photo: Universal/Minions: The Rise Of Gru

Another film that had its premiere postponed due to the Hollywood strike, but one that was eagerly awaited by the public. With a script written by Peter Craig ('Top Gun: Maverick'), the plot of this sequel takes place 25 years after the events of the first film. It focuses on Lucius, Lucilla's son and Commodus' nephew, and stars Denzel Washington, Paul Mescal, and Connie Nielsen.

Photo: Screenshot of the teaser on YouTube.

This eagerly awaited film will bring a reboot of the iconic vampire hunter to the Marvel Universe. With no official story yet released, the film was scheduled to hit cinemas in Fall 2024, but it has now been moved to 2025.

A new animation from Disney and Pixar about an 11-year-old boy who is teleported to another galaxy and mistaken for the intergalactic ambassador of planet Earth to the rest of the universe.

Photo: Screenshot of the trailer on YouTube.

You might not be able to tell from the name, but it's the fifth installment of 'John Wick'. In this new spin-off of the 'John Wick' saga, Ana De Armas plays a dancer who is also an assassin looking to avenge her family's death.

Goodbye Steve Rogers, we will always love you but it's time for a new Captain America. Sam Wilson has taken over the responsibility and the shield. What's more, judging from the trailer, we have some very special guests in the new action-packed film.

Photo: Disney Plus

The live action Disney films have taken a lot of criticism, so it's a brave move from Disney to take on this classic. Gal Gadot stars as the Evil Queen and West Side Story’s Rachel Zegler takes the role of Snow White. Due to the strikes, sadly this has now been pushed back to 2025.

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